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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2004 Lincoln LS.
Owner complaints (91)
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lincoln LS (8 crashes, 1 fires, 12 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 91).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | |
| Power train | 19 | |
| Electrical system | 18 | |
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | |
| Equipment | 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Lincoln LS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lincoln LS 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Lincoln LS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| LS 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| LS 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| LS 3.9 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.